Mendocino, Point Reyes beaches named among the best ‘secret beaches’ in the United States

Two North Bay beaches are among the best “secret beaches” in the United States, according to Family Destinations Guide.

Wildcat Beach in Point Reyes was ranked number eight, and Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino was 22nd on the travel website’s list of “America’s Favorite 100 Secret Beaches.”

The ranking was based on a survey of 3,000 U.S. families asked where they would like to travel this summer.

The two beaches were among eight California beaches that made the list.

Wildcat Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore is a 2.9-mile long beach with access to hiking and biking trails, as well as a campground.

Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino County, part of the Schooner Gulch State Beach, is known for the bowling ball-shaped sandstone concretions that fill the shore during low tide.

The “most secret beach,” according to the list was Awahua Beach on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, which is only available by a remote hike and is known for its turquoise water and pretty sands that span over a mile.

Click through the gallery above to see the top 10 beaches that made the list from across the country.

To see the full list, go to pdne.ws/43M6irx.